Cucumber Shchedryk F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

For many gardeners, the most attractive varieties of cucumbers, which can please fresh fruits in the early stages. Shchedryk belongs to early hybrids. The variety was bred by scientists of the Gavrish company, and entered in the State Register of the Russian Federation. Cucumbers are recommended to be bred on open ground only in the south of the country. For other regions, it is preferable to choose planting and cultivation in greenhouses and greenhouses.

The variety is unpretentious in care. To get a good crop, minimal watering is required.

Grade description

Plants are self-pollinated, therefore, do not need additional pollination by insects. Early ripening allows you to grow this variety more than once a year (when grown in greenhouses). From the moment the first sprouts appear and until the harvest is received, about 45-50 days pass. Cucumbers are suitable for all types of canning, as well as for fresh consumption.

The shape of the fruit is cylindrical oval. In length, ripe fruits grow to 12 cm. The average weight of one cucumber is about 100 grams. The skin is dense, green with light stripes, the presence of frequent medium-sized tubercles is noted on the surface. The taste is sweetish, if the cucumbers perespal, then the skin becomes bitter. The structure of the pulp is juicy, dense, few seeds.

Description of the bushes

Grade Advantages

Gardeners choose varieties that require minimal physical labor, not demanding on soil and care. It is to these species that the Shchedryk variety belongs. Among all the positive aspects, the following advantages of the variety should be noted:

1. The ability to be stored fresh for a long time.
2. Suitability for transportation over long distances without loss of marketability of appearance.
3. Persistent immunity to the development of infectious and fungal diseases.
4. It grows and develops well in open beds and in greenhouses.
5. Versatility in use.
6. Inflorescences do not need pollination, so you can grow a variety at any time of the year.
7. The fruit does not have a bitter aftertaste, so it is suitable for mass cultivation.

Cultivation agricultural

Seed planting
Seeds are planted in open ground around the end of May, after the soil has warmed up to a temperature of 15 degrees, and the threat of frost has passed. Seed material does not require additional treatment with growth enhancers and disinfection. Seed producers have already taken care of this, and take the necessary measures. It is better to fertilize the planting area in the fall. The place where legumes, cabbage or tomatoes grew is perfect. Seeds are planted with a distance of 10 cm. The row spacing should be about 60 cm. After planting, the beds are covered with a film. During the day, in good weather, I remove the shelter, and again close it at night.

Seedling planting
In areas with cold climatic conditions, they often choose to plant cucumbers with grown seedlings, as well as in greenhouse constructions. Sowing of seeds is carried out in special containers or in peat cups. The soil must be enriched with fertilizer and disinfected.Disinfection can be carried out by warming the earth in the oven or spilling it with a solution of potassium permanganate. Seeds are deepened into well-moistened soil to a depth of 2 cm. Before emergence, the containers are covered with a film. The room should have a temperature of about +25 degrees. Crops need to be provided with regular watering, as well as good lighting. If there is not enough daylight, then use lamps.

Seedlings are planted in a permanent place after about a month, when the seedlings are strong. The distance between plants and rows should be about 90 cm. In order to get the highest possible yield, you need to follow the simplest rules for care.

Care Activities

The water-loving vegetable crop requires timely watering. For cucumbers, drip irrigation is ideal. It is important not to overmoisten the soil, later this can lead to root rot and damage to fungal diseases. Watering is carried out with warm water in the evening or in the morning. After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil. Weed control plays an important role in the proper development of plants. Weed grass takes part of the nutrients from the soil, and is a carrier of fungi and infections.

Reviews gardeners

1. Olesya Serafimovna, 38 years old: I really liked the Schedrik cucumbers. Dense, crispy, completely devoid of bitterness. Easy care. Scourges can be tied to a vertical bar. So it is easier to water, loosen and collect ripened fruits.
2. Evgeny Igorevich, 52 years old: I plant cucumbers in a greenhouse. Variety Shchedryk bears fruit well. All fruits are smooth, without cavities and bitterness. Great for harvesting for the winter. I fed plants only 2 times, but this was enough for high fruiting.

Video: drip irrigation for growing cucumbers